Remove apache from ubuntu

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I want to remove apache as if it was never installed, no config files left behind. I intend to reinstall apache2 fresh. I have tried various combinations of apt-get options to no success.

apt-get remove apache2
apt-get remove --purge apache2
apt-get purge apache2
apt-get autoremove apache2

None of these totally remove apache properly.

Nothing works, the /etc/apache2 directory still exists. So I deleted it. When I install apache the folder is never created.

Running Ubuntu server 10.10.

check if apache was really removed by "sudo dpkg -l | grep apache". — Khaled, Nov 25 '10 at 09:17
Thanks, had to purge all the apache2 packages before it would uninstall. — Benbob, Nov 25 '10 at 09:35

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 25 '10 at 09:35

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apache2 does not contain real config files. Try

dpkg --purge apache2-common

From its description:

Apache HTTP Server common files
<...>
This package contains the configuration and support scripts. <...>

answered Nov 25 '10 at 09:35

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To list the files installed with "apache2.2-common", you can use "dpkg -L apache2.2-common". You can find apache configuration files in the list. – Khaled Nov 25 '10 at 10:06
@Khaled: well, is your comment for me or the OP? – Catherine Nov 25 '10 at 10:25
For anyone interested! :) – Khaled Nov 25 '10 at 10:28

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 25 '10 at 09:35

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dpkg --purge apache2

answered Nov 25 '10 at 09:35

raerek

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score 1 · Answer 3 · edited Oct 04 '15 at 12:12

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sudo apt-get remove --purge $(dpkg -l apache* | grep ii | awk '{print $2}')

edited Oct 04 '15 at 12:12

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answered Mar 27 '12 at 10:14

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Remove apache from ubuntu

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